Slade vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Slade

Boy #1,054 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, dell"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Slade Rank #1,054

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1054 for Slade.

Is Slade or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Slade at #1054 in the United States.

What do Slade and Alec mean?

Slade means "valley, dell" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Slade and Alec boy or girl names?

Slade is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.